Once Upon a Time in Venice (2017)

A Los Angeles detective seeks out the ruthless gang that stole his dog.

Director:

Mark Cullen

Writers:

Mark Cullen, Robb Cullen

Stars:

Bruce Willis, John Goodman, Jason Momoa

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bruce Willis	...	Steve Ford
John Goodman	...	Dave
Jason Momoa	...	Spider
Emily Robinson	...	Taylor
Jessica Gomes	...	Nola
Kaleti Williams	...	Manu
Myles Humphus	...	Tui
Famke Janssen	...	Katey
Thomas Middleditch	...	John (as Thomas Middeditch)
Maurice Compte	...	Oscar
Stephanie Sigman	...	Lupe
Adrian Martinez	...	Tino
Ken Davitian	...	Yuri
Victor Ortiz	...	Chewy
Adam Goldberg	...	Lew the Jew

Storyline

Steve Ford (Bruce Willis) is a down but not out L.A based Private Investigator whose professional and personal worlds collide after his loving pet Buddy is stolen by a notorious gang. A series of crazy circumstances find him doing the gang's bidding, while being chased by two vengeful Samoan brothers, a loan shark's goons, and a few other shady characters. They say a dog is a man's best friend, and Steve shows how far a man will go to be reunited with him.

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Plot Keywords:

graffiti | venice beach california | private investigator | dognapping | skate park | 

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Taglines:

Never mess with a man's dog

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Genres:

Action | Comedy

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

This movie is a nod to 2014 John Wick movie where Keanu Reeves causes chaos over his dog. The same is what Bruce Willis does in this movie.

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Goofs

When Dave is eating ice cream (and watching a movie) at Steve's house, the amount of ice cream on his shirt is changing (he's cleaning his face, but not his shirt)

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Quotes

Spider: I want my shit back!
Steve Ford: I want my dog back.

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Crazy Credits

In the middle of the credits, there is a small cut-scene where John (Thomas Middleditch) tries to free himself by rocking the chair that he's tied to but instead falls down.

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Connections

References Easy Rider (1969)

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Soundtracks

Drink If You Want To
Written and Performed by Damon Criswell
Published by Psychedelic Records Publishing (BMI)
© Psychedelic Records

User Reviews

Awful

You have to wonder where the Bruce of 12 monkeys,Unbreakable,sixth sense,sin city to name a few, has gone. This is truly awful,not sure if a vanity project or something just thrown together at the last minute. Can't think of a single reason anyone else should have to suffer this,I've done it for you. Wise cracking guy loses his dog to a drug dealer,has to get said drug dealers stolen drugs back to get dog back. Various other characters involved,one being Bruce's junior PI partner/trainee who is also the films annoying narrator. That's basically the plot,I like some of Willis's work,every now and then he plays a blinder,this isn't one of those times.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site [Japan] Vidio [Indonesia]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 June 2017 (USA)

Also Known As:

Once Upon a Time in Venice

Filming Locations:

Venice Beach, Venice, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$855,888

Company Credits

Production Co:

Movie Trailer House, Voltage Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Color:

Color